As an HGV driver, your days will be filled with changes and challenges. Often no two days are the same, and you can find yourself transporting clothing one day and building materials the next. If you’re a freelance driver, or you belong to a driver agency, then your jobs will be even more varied to […]
No one likes to think about getting into an accident – especially a car accident. But as a professional HGV driver, road accidents need to be on your radar, as HGVs are some of the most common elements in road traffic accidents. Not only that, but very high HGV accidents tend to be fatal due […]
If you’re looking to move your career, becoming a HGV driver is a great option. Not only is it an incredibly rewarding career option, but with the continuing shortage of HGV drivers (and the increased demand placed on them by Covid-19) you are unlikely to ever find a more safe and secure job. But to […]
In these uncertain times, thousands of people are opting to change careers and flock to support the NHS in any way they can. If you’re a keen driver, then you might decide now is the perfect time to retrain and become an ambulance driver. And you’re not wrong! Being an ambulance driver is an incredibly […]
If you’re looking to become an HGV driver, and are maybe even at the beginning of pursuing your first licence, then you will need to take a hazard perception test (or two). It’s the gateway to your official training – the bit you have to do before you can get behind the wheel. But while […]
There is no question that the UK haulage industry is under a lot of pressure right now. The coronavirus crisis has caused an unprecedented rise in demand for both personal and commercial deliveries, with drivers being pushed to the limits beyond even the busiest times of year (yes, even busier than Christmas). This new rush […]
If you’re a professional HGV driver, odds are you have a manager of some sort. Even though you aren’t in an office or under direct supervision most of the time, there will still be someone within the company who you report to, and who makes sure everything is happening as it should in your day-to-day […]
Yes. That really should be the end of it. Blog finished. Go about your day. But you probably want to know why. After all, dash cams aren’t a legal requirement in any vehicle, so surely it’s a personal choice whether to have one installed in your HGV or not? And yes, it is. But if […]
As an HGV driver, you’ve probably had your fair share of long journeys. Long-haul drivers especially know how difficult it can be to focus on driving for hours at a time without losing concentration. But it’s an important skill to learn – since being distracted on the road could cost you your job or even […]
During HGV driver training you will be taught a lot of things around health, safety and security. But one of the areas that will be focussed on is how to load and unload your HGV safely. Depending on what you’re driving and what your cargo is, this could be anything from how to lift a […]
